Nilda Vargas
Garfield,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Spanish educator with 13 years of experience in improving student outcomes through innovative teaching methods and cutting-edge curriculum design, ensuring language proficiency and cultural competence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Orange Public Schools
Orange, NJ
04.2016 - Current
- Designed curriculum for High school level.
- Organized extracurricular events to promote Spanish language and culture within the school community.
- Mentored junior teachers on effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects linking language learning with other subjects.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback, and working closely with struggling learners to improve outcomes.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
Spanish Teacher
Franklin Township Board Of Education
Somerset, NJ
10.2014 - 04.2016
- Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, collaboration, and open communication among students from diverse backgrounds.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as language clubs or cultural events, enhancing students'' connection to the target culture outside of the classroom setting.
- Designed lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and proficiency levels.
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress and areas for improvement.
Education
Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Culture
University of Salamanca
Salamanca, Castile and León07-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Spanish
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2013
Skills
- Curriculum Design
- Classroom Management
- Language Assessment
- Interactive Teaching
- Lesson Planning
- Educational Technology
- Student Engagement
- Bilingual Communication
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Orange Public Schools
04.2016 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Franklin Township Board Of Education
10.2014 - 04.2016
Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Culture
University of Salamanca
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Spanish
Montclair State University